What the Projects of the 50 mean for the UAE’s Construction Industry

Mohamed Swidan, Senior Director and Head of MENA at Procore looks at why a digitally progressive construction sector is needed to fulfil...

DEWA announces completion of work on new campus for employees at Jebel Ali Power Station

Campus comes with enhanced network features that provide end-to-end daily services. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that one of...

EEC appoints new chairman and vice-chairman

Appointments are effective till the end of the current session of the board on September 25, 2023. Emaar, The Economic City (EEC),...

Baker Hughes begins construction of OFS regional hub at SPARK in KSA

300,000sqm regional hub aims to be operational by late 2022. Baker Hughes, the global energy technology company, has announced the commencement of...

Dar Al Arkan and Madinat Al Wouroud to develop $985mn residential project

Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2022 and conclude within four years. Dar Al Arkan has partnered with...

Safari wins FM contract for King Fahd Causeway

Five-year contract outlines a number of responsibilities including the provision of over 500 staff. Saudi-based construction and facilities management (FM) firm, Safari,...

Dubai Autodrome announces completion of $4.49mn Business Park Phase 2 Project

Expansion project will help boost Dubai Autodrome’s position as a motorsport and motoring venue in the Middle East. Dubai Autodrome, the multi-purpose...

Acwa Power and Total Solar in the running for 1,200MW of solar projects in Saudi Arabia

The winning bidder will enter a 25-year PPA with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) as an offtaker. Acwa Power and Total...

Majid Al Futtaim begins handover of Al Lilac’s second phase at Al Zahia project

Sharjah development comprises 169 units of three-bedroom townhouses, five-bedroom and courtyard villas . Majid Al Futtaim Communities and Sharjah Asset Management have...

Dubai Investments to develop $272mn mixed-use project on Al Marjan Island

Project will comprise residential elements, a beachfront resort as well as retail and F&B components . A $272m mixed-use beachfront residential, beach...